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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's College | Simpson University | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Redding, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,308 | 907 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | la.edu | simpsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's College | Simpson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,726 | $37,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,726 | $37,022 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,154 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,434 | $28,453 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,117 | $23,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's College | Simpson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,430 | 823 | ||
| Admitted | 2,357 | 815 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.7% | 99% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | 960/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's College | Simpson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's College | Simpson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $16,668 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $172 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's College | Simpson University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 62% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 12% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's College | Simpson University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's College | Simpson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount St. Mary's College is larger than than Simpson University based on total student enrollment (2,308 students vs. 907 students)
Mount St. Mary's College vs. Simpson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's College or Simpson University?
- Mount St. Mary's College is 26.2% more expensive to attend than Simpson University for in-state tuition ($46,726.00 vs. $37,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at Mount St. Mary's College than Simpson University ($46,726.00 vs. $37,022.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St. Mary's College than Simpson University ($27,434 vs. $28,453)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson University are 18.9% lower than costs at Mount St. Mary's College ($11,900 vs. $14,154)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St. Mary's College as Simpson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St. Mary's College students is 55.7% larger than aid received Simpson University ($37,117 vs. $23,842)
Mount St. Mary's College vs. Simpson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's College or Simpson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simpson University or Mount St. Mary's College .
- The average SAT score at Simpson University (1001) is 86 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's College (915)
- Incoming Simpson University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Mount St. Mary's College (19)
- Accepted freshman Mount St. Mary's College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Simpson University (3.4)
- Simpson University has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than Mount St. Mary's College (68.7%)
Mount St. Mary's College vs. Simpson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's College or Simpson University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Simpson University and Mount St. Mary's College.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's College is higher than Simpson University (47% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Mount St. Mary's College earn on average $20,800 more per year than Simpson University graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $38,200)
- Simpson University students graduate with a $8,332 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's College graduates. ($16,668 vs. $25,000)
- Simpson University graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's College graduates. ($172 vs. $258)
- More Simpson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount St. Mary's College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/